PENTAGON’s E’Dawn Breaks Silence For First Time Since His Dating Scandal, Delivers Heartfelt Apology

PENTAGON’s E’Dawn has finally broken the silence for the first time since it was announced that he would temporarily not be promoting with the idol group.

Back in August after E’Dawn and HyunA’s dating scandal broke out, the two idols revealed that they had been dating for 2 years. Not long after, it was announced that E’Dawn and YanAn would not be attending upcoming fan club events.

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Reports continued to deliver news of E’Dawn’s absence in more PENTAGON promotions and eventually, Cube Entertainment revealed that E’Dawn and YanAn would temporarily be halting promotions with the group. The agency clarified that YanAn will be taking a break for his health but did not mention any reason for E’Dawn’s hiatus.

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For the first time since these announcements, E’Dawn has finally given fans an update through a fan cafe post. In the post, E’Dawn apologized to fans for keeping them waiting and for not being able to fulfill his promise to become honest and show himself more confidently.

“I apologize for reaching out to you so suddenly and so late and for writing a post instead of speaking to you in person. I really wanted to speak in front of fans during the fan meeting in August and at the fan club inauguration ceremony, which our members and I prepared for with a thankful and joyful mind, but I wasn’t able to attend them. As a result, I suddenly disappeared when I said that I would stand on stage confidently and become honest with everyone and I am so sorry to fans who were probably flustered. Although I am late and not sure if my thoughts will be conveyed through writing, I am writing this to deliver some of my thoughts and news to fans who have been waiting for me.” ㅡ E’Dawn

He explained that things did not turn out the way he had planned for them to and expressed his regret for not being able to keep his word.

“Before the incident, I spoke to my members on multiple occasions about the right decision and I was also very afraid before I came to my conclusion. However, because it was my own decision, I thought I should speak out honestly and face everyone rather than let it become a bigger lie in the future. I wanted to keep the promise to meet fans and confidently stand on stage but I am regretful that I wasn’t able to keep that promise during this promotion.” ㅡ E’Dawn

Moreover, he added that he thought about many things during the past month and he thought a lot about his fans as well.

“I had a very long month. At first, I presumed that fans would dislike me and I was worried in case they would be hurt. I thought about many things during this time. And I am so sad that the only way to deliver my feelings is through writing.” ㅡ E’Dawn

In response to his post, many netizens became sympathetic and showed their support for the idol.

i can’t believe he’s apologizing for living his life this is so sad :(

— Ruby☁️ (@jeon27x) September 7, 2018

Why do idols have to apologize for being in love? WTF

— anticipate #PENTAGON 🏳️‍🌈🌱 (@HuaOnYou) September 7, 2018

I am so sorry that Edawn has to apologize. I am not a Pentagon fan but I really want to wish him the best. I hope he and his girlfriend can get through this. I hope one day fans would stop dehumanize their so called "faves". Before being kpop stars, they are people first.

— Shells💜 (@ShellyWu9) September 7, 2018

this is gut wrenching i hope universes start becoming more accepting and realize this truly is affecting edawn he just wanted to be honset and some fans turned on him

— 𝚋𝚛𝚒 ♡ (@SMlLEYCHAN) September 7, 2018

Unfortunately, some fans continued to criticize him for his decision, leaving posts on the fan cafe titled, “Kim Hyojong, leave PENTAGON.”

They couldn’t seem to forgive him for “deceiving” them.

• “The problem is not that they are dating. If they just continued their promotions like pros, it wouldn’t have gotten this bad. Starting from the group Triple H, the concept, the variety shows they appeared on, the behind-the-scenes…They should have just kept it a secret. They weren’t honest with themselves and told all these lies and now they want to become honest? To fans, it feels like a big slap in the face.”
• “For 2 years they hid their relationship so I cannot understand why they decided to become honest all of a sudden…especially at the most important time for PENTAGON. It is that member’s fault for not taking caution with his personal affairs at such an important time. Moreover, they didn’t discuss with their agency and went straight to the reporters to announce this to disgrace their agency so halting their promotions is not a surprising outcome at all.”

Most netizens, however, were sympathetic and stood up for E’Dawn and his choice.

• “Why are you bowing your head? Dating is not a sin! Please know that there are also many that are supporting you!!!”
• “Please just leave them alone!! Do celebrities always have to get fans’ approval each time they date? As fans, let’s please give them some privacy. Did you support their dating fees or something? Why is everyone making it such a big deal.”
• “Cheer up and think good thoughts. Please stay healthy.”

Read E’Dawn’s full post below:

“Hello, everyone. This is E’Dawn.
I apologize for reaching out to you so suddenly and so late and for writing a post instead of speaking to you in person. I really wanted to speak in front of fans during the fan meeting in August and at the fan club inauguration ceremony, which our members and I prepared for with a thankful and joyful mind, but I wasn’t able to attend them. As a result, I suddenly disappeared when I said that I would stand on stage confidently and become honest with everyone and I am so sorry to fans who were probably flustered. Although I am late and not sure if my thoughts will be conveyed through writing, I am writing this to deliver some of my thoughts and news to fans who have been waiting for me.

Before the incident, I spoke to my members on multiple occasions about the right decision and I was also very afraid before I came to my conclusion. However, because it was my own decision, I thought I should speak out honestly and face everyone rather than let it become a bigger lie in the future. I wanted to keep the promise to meet fans and confidently stand on stage but I am regretful that I wasn’t able to keep that promise during this promotion.

On the other hand, I’m relieved that I was able to participate in the promotions through the music I worked hard on with our members to show our fans. Although I’m not able to join in person, I’ll be cheering with fans for the album that we put our hearts into and for our members.

I had a very long month. At first, I presumed that fans would dislike me and I was worried in case they would be hurt. I thought about many things during this time. And I am so sad that the only way to deliver my true feelings is through writing.

I don’t know how we will meet the next time, but until then, please stay healthy and I pray that you will be filled with happiness. I’m so sorry and thankful, and I miss you. I’ll continue to give updates if I have the chance.”